Hulusi Lessons

Hulusi – Chinese Wind Instrument

The Hulusi is a Chinese recorder with a head shaped like a gourd. It is very easy to play like the recorder because you do not need to find that sweet spot / angle like when you play the dizi. The range of notes is not very wide and it does not have the notes Fa and Ti (unless you cover the note halfway).

One immediately thinks of Yunnan, China when hears the Hulusi, well, unless one does not know where is Yunnan at all….

5 Reasons To Learn The Hulusi:

Very unique tone

Very easy to play

Very light to carry around

Looks unique

Does not cost a lot

Check out our introductory Hulusi video below:

5 Reasons Not To Learn The Hulusi:

Limited range of notes

Does not have the Fa and Ti notes (unless you do a half hole)

Reeds inside are fragile

Limited volume

Usually comes in C and Bb keys only

Hulusi Learning Progression Chart

Below is a learning progression chart based on the NUS Centre for the arts - Chinese instrumental examination. Those who opt to have a more leisurely and less exam oriented syllabus can let us know and our instructors will plan something that is both fun and rewarding for you..

Beginner Hulusi Lessons

This stage is for Grade 1-3 (Based on NUS Centre for the arts - Chinese instrumental examination).